Question

What were the aims of Operation Flood? How were they achieved?

Answer 1

1. Operation Flood also known as White revolution started in 1970s under the leadership of Verghese Kurien.

The aims of Operation Flood are as follows:

1. To raise the amount of milk produced in the country.
2. To improve the dairy farmer's livelihoods.

Achievement of Operation Flood:

1. India became the world's largest milk production after the white revolution.
2. Dairy farmers were paid a fair price for the milk their animals provided.
3. It enabled them to link directly with the metropolitan market, allowing them to increase their revenues.